Law stories - Page 2
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Semperis appoints Malcolm Turnbull to Strategic Advisory Board
Wed, 18th Oct 2023
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cybersecurity
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law
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growth
Former Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has been appointed to the strategic advisory board of cyber resilience company, Semperis.
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CMA introduces Green Agreements Guidance for sustainable business
Sat, 14th Oct 2023
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supply chain systems
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cleantech
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strategy
Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) introduces new guidance to help businesses collaborate on environmental sustainability while complying with the law.
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Secureworks identifies malicious Qakbot ransomware campaign
Wed, 30th Aug 2023
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malware
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ransomware
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endpoint protection
Secureworks' Counter Threat Unit researchers have long maintained active monitoring of the botnet and detected the disruption activity on August 25.
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Maddocks streamlines negotiations in the renewable energy space
Wed, 2nd Aug 2023
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digital transformation
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apm
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low-code
Using OutSystems, Maddocks built five customer-facing solutions promoting a streamlined collaboration between the company and its clients in less than a year.
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Automation and AI in the law sector: threat or opportunity?
Thu, 27th Jul 2023
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risk & compliance
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ai
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ai agents
AI and automation can help accelerate the productivity of existing teams, enabling firms to make the most of their resources and boost their overall efficiency.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from G-P
Fri, 11th Nov 2022
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hcm
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skills gap
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payroll systems
Globalization Partners CEO Bob Cahill discusses updates to the company's platform and the talent shortage in ANZ.
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Why is business intelligence important for legal firms and why should you care?
Fri, 26th Aug 2022
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
The legal profession in Australia is more competitive than ever before, with a 45% increase in solicitors since 2011.
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Appian Low-Code Platform helps MinterEllison with automated practices
Thu, 25th Aug 2022
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apm
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low-code
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software development
Australian law firm MinterEllison has automated its business process management system using the Appian Low-Code Platform, saving 42,000 billable hours in 2023.
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Weak breach data disclosure laws for IP theft leaves vital Australian industries vulnerable
Thu, 11th Aug 2022
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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breach prevention
Lack of mandatory reporting for intellectual property (IP) theft leaves Australian industries vulnerable to cyber attacks and foreign competition.
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Mercury charged by ComCom following complaints of misleading customers
Tue, 19th Jul 2022
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datacentre infrastructure
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uc
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power / energy
Mercury NZ charged for misleading customers over early termination fees, with ComCom filing seven charges under Fair Trading Act.
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The NZ TCF endorses move by ComCom to promote TDR dispute scheme
Tue, 19th Jul 2022
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uc
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commerce commission
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customers
New Zealand Telecoms Forum welcomes Commerce Commission's push for greater access to dispute resolution scheme.
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Cybercrime in Aotearoa: How does New Zealand law define it?
Thu, 23rd Jun 2022
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ddos
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cybersecurity
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police
‘Cybercrime’ is a term we hear all the time, but what exactly is it, and how does New Zealand define it in legal terms?.
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Aotearoa gets a new Privacy Commissioner: Michael Webster replaces John Edwards
Wed, 8th Jun 2022
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Michael Webster, who is currently the Secretary of the Cabinet, will step into the Privacy Commissioner role on 5 July 2022.
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Appian awarded billions in damages against Pegasystems Inc.
Thu, 12th May 2022
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Appian has been awarded USD$2.036 billion in damages against Pegasystems Inc as the result of a jury verdict in the Circuit Court for Fairfax County, Virginia.
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The GDPR and NZ: Why this relationship is so important to the future of data privacy in Aotearoa
Mon, 29th Nov 2021
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data protection
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pam
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data privacy
In 2018, a new unprecedented data privacy law took the EU and, by association, the rest of the world by storm.
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It's time for Kiwis to define the meaning of digital identity in Aotearoa
Thu, 28th Oct 2021
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cybersecurity
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identity
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nz government
New Zealand has introduced a pivotal bill to regulate digital identity, aiming to enhance trust and security in online services, while embracing Māori values.
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Innovating legal: Why now & how intelligent automation can help
Wed, 19th Aug 2020
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uc
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martech
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rpa
A wave of innovation is impacting every aspect of the legal profession, as the sector becomes more client-centred and future-focused.
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How to keep true, accurate records for legal compliance
Tue, 23rd Jun 2020
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ecm
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document management
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martech
Failing to capture true and accurate records can lead to companies being in breach of the law, as well as the risk of breaching contracts with clients.
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ComCom warns Becextech for breaches against Fair Trading Act
Thu, 28th May 2020
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commerce commission
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law
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fair trading act
The Commerce Commission has warned Becextech for misleading New Zealand consumers, selling refurbished phones as new, and making false discount claims.
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New tech startup looks to help lawyers and finance pros
Thu, 28th May 2020
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
StructureFlow debuts, promising to revolutionise legal & financial visual data analysis with speed & collaboration.